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Morocco captain Romain Saïss calls time on international football

Morocco captain Romain Saïss calls time on international football

The 35-year-old shared the news through his social media platforms, bidding farewell to the Atlas Lions only four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America."Today, I close the most beautiful chapter of my footballer life. After careful consideration, it is with great emotion t...

Kenya sets ambitious goal for Benni McCarthy at historic AFCON

Kenya sets ambitious goal for Benni McCarthy at historic AFCON

The tournament, set to take place in June and July next year, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania - marking the first time in AFCON history that three countries will share hosting duties. It will also be the first edition in five decades to be held in the CECAFA region, since Ethiopi...

CAF reveals plan to expand AFCON tournament to 28 nations

CAF reveals plan to expand AFCON tournament to 28 nations

According to CAF President Patrice Motsepe, the strategic move aims to raise the competitiveness of AFCON while providing a greater platform for African nations to showcase their footballing prowess on the continental stage.This proposed change comes shortly after it was revealed that the ...

Kenya's top clubs left homeless as Stadiums close for 2027 AFCON

Kenya's top clubs left homeless as Stadiums close for 2027 AFCON

Sports Kenya Director General Gabriel Komora confirmed this week that both venues will be unavailable starting February as work begins to upgrade them to international standards."We are commencing renovations at both Nyayo and Kasarani to make them ready for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,...

Morocco set to appeal CAF sanctions for AFCON 2025 final chaos

Morocco set to appeal CAF sanctions for AFCON 2025 final chaos

The Moroccan federation (FRMF) was fined a total of USD 315,000 last month alongside bans for defender and captain Achraf Hakimi (two-match ban) and forward Ismael Saibari (three-match ban).In a statement, the FRMF confirmed that it would lodge an appeal "in order to preserve all rights gu...

AFCON fan jailed for disrespecting national currency

AFCON fan jailed for disrespecting national currency

This highlighting the country's strict stance on protecting national symbols during major events.The verdict, delivered Thursday by the Court of First Instance in Marrakech, also includes a MAD 500 ($50) fine.It stems from an incident at the quarter-final clash between Algeria and N...

Samson Tijani optimistic about Nigeria's future after AFCON bronze

Samson Tijani optimistic about Nigeria's future after AFCON bronze

Coach Eric Chelle's side had arrived in Morocco aiming for a fourth continental crown and impressed with five consecutive wins before being halted by hosts Morocco in the semi-finals.The disappointment was tempered when the West Africans secured the bronze medal, defeating Egypt on penalti...

Achraf Hakimi speaks out after AFCON 2025 final

Achraf Hakimi speaks out after AFCON 2025 final

He chose reflection and gratitude over controversy following one of the most painful nights in the nation's football history.The defeat cut deep for Morocco, who were chasing continental glory on home soil. Losing the final in dramatic fashion only intensified the disappointment, leaving p...